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Walleye season closes Feb. 15 on Iowa Great Lakes 2026

The Walleye fishing season on Spirit, East, and West Okoboji lakes is open through Feb. 14. It will close after that date and reopens on May 2.

February 3, 2026

A fisherman with his line cast and a hazy morning mist.

Trout Fishing

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Three Central Iowa community lakes stocked with rainbow trout last week

Iowa DNR released rainbow trout in three central Iowa locations last week into Lake Petocka, Triumph Park East and West , and Ada Hayden Heritage Park Lake.

February 3, 2026

A young girl holding a trout she caught through the ice at a community trout stocking event

Water Quality

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Smart Salt Use: Simple changes homeowners can use to clear ice and improve water quality

Using salt effectively during the winter months can protect both your property and the environment.

January 29, 2026

This image shows salt being applied to an icy sidewalk

Water Use Permits

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Water use permits for review, published 01/29/2026

The DNR Water Quality Bureau has the following draft water use permits posted for public review

January 29, 2026

Air Quality Draft Permits

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Air quality permits for review, published 01/29/2026

The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review

January 29, 2026

Enforcement Actions

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DNR enforcement actions, published 01/29/2026

DNR staff work with individuals, businesses and communities to help them protect our natural resources by complying with state and federal laws

January 29, 2026

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Hunting

Fishing

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2025 hunting, fishing license sales

In 2025, Iowa residents purchased…

January 27, 2026

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State Parks

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Eight Iowa state parks to host Take It Outside camps this summer

Iowa DNR will host Take It Outside State Park Camps for families living near Waterloo, West Des Moines, Anamosa, Vernon, Madrid, Maquoketa, Palo and Polk City.

January 27, 2026

Volunteer Wildlife Monitoring

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Training Opportunity to Become a Volunteer Bald Eagle Nest or Osprey Monitor

Volunteer to monitor Bald Eagle & Osprey nests with the Iowa DNR! Join our virtual training on Feb 7th (12-4 PM). Limited spots so register now!

January 23, 2026

An adult bald eagle with its wings stretched out in flight against a blue sky dotted with white clouds.

Water Use Permits

News Release

Water use permits for review, published 01/22/2026

The DNR Water Quality Bureau has the following draft water use permits posted for public review.

January 22, 2026

Water Quality Certifications

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DNR to accept public comment for 401 certification of permit

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is accepting public and stakeholder comments regarding Section 401 Water Quality Certification permits.

January 22, 2026

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Trout Fishing

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DNR postponing trout stockings in Sioux City, Fort Dodge and Council Bluffs

Iowa DNR is postponing the trout stockings scheduled for tomorrow and Friday in Sioux City, Fort Dodge and Council Bluffs due to extreme cold and wind.

January 21, 2026